There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Kildare by bus or car
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Recommended option
Bus via Red Cow LUAS • 2 h 51 min
$23 - $34
Cheapest option
Bus • 3 h 46 min
$21 - $30
1 alternative option
Drive • 2 h 15 min
$30 - $45
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast to Kildare via Dublin Airport, Red Cow LUAS, and Tallaght, Luas Red Cow Park and Ride in around 2 h 51 min.

- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Belfast, Europa Bus Centre to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Schedules at
- aircoach.ie

- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Tallaght, Luas Red Cow Park and Ride to Kildare Village
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport to Kildare, Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- dublincoach.ie
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Belfast to Kildare?
The distance between Belfast and Kildare is 173 km. The road distance is 222 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kildare?
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kildare is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3 h 46 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Kildare?
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Kildare is to drive which takes 2 h 15 min and costs £21 - £35.
Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Kildare?
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Kildare Village via Dublin Airport and Tallaght, Luas Red Cow Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 51 min.
How long does it take to get from Belfast to Kildare?
It takes approximately 2 h 51 min to get from Belfast to Kildare, including transfers.